Fremont, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fremont, Mahaska County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fremont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 103 days in the Mahaska forecast zone and Mahaska County — the most common reported hazard around Fremont, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 103 | Jun 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2025 | Jun 21, 1997 · $325,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Feb 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 26 | Mar 2025 | May 30, 2003 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2024 | Jun 25, 2000 · $600,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Jan 2024 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2024 | Jan 20, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Mahaska forecast zone and Mahaska County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fremont get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Fremont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ottumwa Industrial Ap weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 7.1 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fremont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 76 miles west-northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Fremont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 100 mi east-northeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 178 mi east-southeast | 24,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Fremont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fremont, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 24, 2024, which passed about 9 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 228 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 8, 2003.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Fremont's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Fremont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fremont, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 76 miles west-northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fremont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fremont the lowest scan from KDMX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fremont free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Fremont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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